Transit and Rail Project Manager & Account Manager
Stantec · Los Angeles, CA · 3 mo ago
Business Development$142k–$212k/yrFull-time
About the role
This role blends project management leadership with account management support for major public transit agencies in Southern California, including LA Metro and other local and regional transit authorities. You will manage the delivery of transit and transportation projects while helping strengthen client relationships, support account planning, and position Stantec for continued growth in the California transit market.
Responsibilities
- Perform project management duties on transit and transportation projects, including client and subconsultant coordination, schedule and budget management, and quality control.
- Serve as the primary client contact on assigned projects, ensuring client needs are met in a timely and cost-effective manner.
- Lead and be responsible for the preparation and delivery of technical documents, including engineering drawings, reports, cost estimates, specifications, and construction support deliverables.
- Maintain project budgets, establish cost controls, manage project schedules, and support monthly billing and forecasting.
- Organize, coordinate, and supervise the work of multidisciplinary technical teams, guiding projects to successful completion.
- Ensure projects meet applicable agency standards and requirements and adhere to Stantec’s QA/QC and Project Management frameworks.
- Collaborate with internal peer reviewers and discipline leads to ensure technical excellence and consistency.
- Liaise with public agencies, stakeholders, and partners to support project approvals, permits, and successful delivery.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience managing transportation or transit projects for public agencies.
- Strong understanding of project management fundamentals, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality management.
- Prominent understanding of California public agency procurement and delivery processes is an asset.
- Proven ability to build and maintain positive client relationships.
- Established network of client relationships with LA Metro and other local and regional transit agencies is a requirement.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to clients and stakeholders.
- Experience supporting business development and pursuit activities is preferred.
- Knowledge of California public agency procurement and delivery processes is an asset.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in transportation or transit project delivery.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in California, or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe, is preferred but not mandatory.
Skills
- Project management fundamentals.
- Technical documentation preparation.
- Client relationship building.
- Business development and pursuit activities.
- California public agency procurement and delivery processes.
Benefits
Stantec offers a competitive compensation package, including a range from $141,500.00 - $212,200.00 annually for positions in certain locations, and a range from $151,700.00 - $227,600.00 annually for positions in other locations. Additional benefits may include health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
Pay
$141,500.00 - $212,200.00 Annually
Schedule
Full time
Job Posting
20/03/2026 09:03:55
Req ID
1005003
Locations
- CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas
- WA, DC & Various CA, MA Areas
Primary Location
United States | CA | Los Angeles
Other Locations
- United States | CA | Pasadena
Organization
BC-2073 Transpt-US Pacific
Employee Status
Regular
Business Justification
New Position
Travel
Yes